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Nov 14th, 2016

Luffa fiber

by Lynn Kirk

Dried fiber from the luffa typically is long and rough in texture.

Dried luffa fiber, stringed for use

About Lynn Kirk

Lynn Kirk, a freelance writer and marketing consultant, has collaborated with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden since 2002. She considers it a joy and privilege to write newspaper articles and member newsletters for such a top-rated (and utterly gorgeous!) public garden.

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